Environmental Planner – Western Canada
Jacobs
Jacobs is currently looking to hire an Environmental Planner to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will be part our environmental planning and permitting team. Your role involves supporting environmental components of the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects in western Canada, supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting environmental due diligence, and planning. You will also support our various field programs by performing a variety of tasks including resolving issues and communicating with field staff.
If you’re passionate about environmental stewardship and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, we encourage you to apply! Bring your enthusiasm for learning and desire to conserve our natural resources, and we’ll help you grow!
This office-based flex contract position will be a 12-month contract. There is potential for contract extension or conversion to full-time employment based on performance and anticipated workload.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
* Support environmental planning and permitting throughout the lifecycle of a project, working with a multi-disciplinary team.
* Learning relevant regulations and environmental standards.
* Support assessments to identify potential environmental impacts and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
* Support the preparation of permit inputs, regulatory filings, and environmental management plans.
* Coordinate and provide technical writing support for projects.
* Coordinate logistics for discipline-specific environmental field studies.
* Coordinate and provide technical support for environmental alignment sheets.
* Support engagement efforts with Indigenous communities, stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
* Be a Safety Leader for the project and promote Jacobs Beyond Zero and our culture of caring.
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* Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology/Ecology, or a related field.
* Familiarity or willingness to learn provincial and federal environmental permitting, legislation, and regulatory requirements, primarily in western Canada.
* Demonstrated technical writing skills and high attention to detail to provide high quality deliverables.
* Time management skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects and meet project deadlines.
* Great communication skills both written and verbal and willingness to be client facing to grow our planning and permitting services.
* High level of initiative and problem solving and adaptability.
* Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
* Strong understanding and consideration for safety.
* Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends or evenings, as needed.
Ideally, you’ll also have
* Experience or knowledge of Indigenous cultural values.
* Financial literacy and understanding of managing budgets and schedules.
* The ability to inspire, motivate, and build trust among colleagues, fostering a cohesive work environment.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
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